Style isn’t always a big revelation. Sometimes you just want a little refreshment. That’s when we like to create a micro-moment — a small part of your home that you can update in an afternoon, most likely with decor you already have. The trick is to think about not only how the space looks, but also how it feels, sounds and smells. This is what turns the aesthetic into something you can get comfortable with and live inside.
Charli Penn, CEO of Apartment Therapy Lifestyle, has found just the right place in her home for this approach: her coffee table! It’s the perfect canvas to play with one of the most fun trends of the season, the soft and rounded look we call Make Waves. With a few well-chosen accents, she was able to bring the whole feel of her living room to life in about an hour. To liven up the vibe, she added a signature fragrance: Glade® PlugIns® MaxControl™ in Aqua Waves, which gives off the fresh scent of island flowers, salty air and ocean breezes. Here’s how she styled her new look.
Make Waves are characterized by soft lines: rounded corners, rounded edges and fold-over shapes bring this trend to life. Charlie started with a round coffee table, then added a tray with wavy cutouts and a decorative bowl with beautifully curved curves. The overall effect is light and romantic, like a quiet afternoon spent watching the tide. “I love this wavy style because it’s inspired by the ocean, drawing in organic shapes, rounded edges and energizing blues and greens,” says Charlie.
To set the aromatic mood, Charli chose the new Glade® PlugIns® with MaxControl™ in Aqua Waves. The relaxing mix of island flowers, salt air and ocean breezes perfectly complement her decorations. Plus, with five adjustable settings on the new Glade® PlugIns® with MaxControl™, Charli can enjoy a long-lasting, consistent and customizable scent. Since her living room is on the smaller side, this helps Charla keep the scent just the right strength for her space.
The final piece of the refreshed style puzzle is thinking in tactile terms: from luxurious fabrics to mixed metallics, taking into account both visual and physical texture makes your new look pop. Charlie’s jute rug is a great example: the rounded edges reflect its shape, the natural material adds an earthy element, and the warm neutral color suggests a sandy beach. “It’s the perfect neutral canvas for styling, plus I love the rounded edges for a bit of softness,” says Charlie. The ribbed glass water bottle and rough bowl are satisfying to the touch, and the coffee table’s subtly plastered finish adds an elegant layer of interest.